| BBQ chicken that has been cooked perfectly will | | | | is not left in there for more than 48 hours. At room |
| taste delicious. Although it seems that with its | | | | temperature, it has to be leaving it for an hour. |
| increased popularity and careless manner of BBQ | | | | Step 4: |
| cooking, many people cannot enjoy this. | | | | When the chicken has been marinated, it can be now |
| When the chicken has been barbecued improperly, it | | | | rubbed with the seasonings. This will depend on the |
| looks still pinkish in the center and burnt on the | | | | type of flavor which is needed to be given to the |
| outside. Not only it will affect the taste but it also | | | | BBQ chicken. |
| becomes unhealthy. | | | | Step 5: |
| Here is a guide to BBQ chicken in a good way it can | | | | The chicken has to be pre-cooked by pre-baking. |
| be enjoyed. | | | | The ideal temperature for baking it is 360 degrees in |
| Things Needed: | | | | the oven until partially cooked. This will seal in flavors |
| - Chicken pieces | | | | and will ensure that the chicken has been cooked |
| - Gas grill or charcoal grill | | | | before it goes to the grill. Others do boiling. However, |
| - Brush for the sauce | | | | boiling takes away the flavor and makes it taste |
| - Meat thermometer | | | | weak. |
| - Marinate | | | | Step 6: |
| - Rub or seasonings | | | | Now the grill has to be made ready while the chicken |
| - Side dishes | | | | is baking. If a charcoal grill is being used, ignite the |
| - Oven | | | | coals and they should be left to burn until a white |
| - Sauce | | | | coating of ash appears on the coals. In case of gas |
| Procedure: | | | | grill, it has to be preheated to a medium heat |
| Step 1: | | | | temperature of 360 degrees. The grate also has to |
| First, select the type of chicken which has to be | | | | be sprayed. |
| barbecued. Legs and thighs are preferred by some | | | | Step 7: |
| while others like skinless and boneless chicken | | | | Put the seasoned chicken on the rack and cover it |
| breasts. If barbecuing more than one chicken part is | | | | with the grill lid. It should be given at least half an |
| desired, then the cooking times would have to be | | | | hour to cook. With time, it has to be checked and |
| adjusted. White meat like breasts and wings cook | | | | turned after every five minutes for ensuring that it is |
| faster than dark meat like legs and thighs. | | | | evenly cooked. The pieces can also be rotated to |
| Step 2: | | | | balance the cool and hot spots on the grill. |
| Now, pick the grill which is desired to be used. This | | | | Step 8: |
| will rely on how one wants to cook the barbecue. | | | | The BBQ has to be glazed again with the seasoning |
| This will also depend on the neighborhood one is living | | | | nearly 10 minutes before taking chicken off the grill. |
| in plus the lifestyle. If a person is a beginner at grilling, | | | | Step 9: |
| then the gas type is recommended. However, this | | | | After grilling, the chicken pieces can be checked with |
| might not be easy to use during the holidays. | | | | a meat thermometer. The bone should be never |
| Step 3: | | | | touched when the thermometer is inserted. The |
| The chicken has to be marinated. This process will | | | | internal temperature of the meat must be 175 |
| allow the flavor to sink in to the chicken making it | | | | degrees. |
| taste great after it is grilled. A marinate flavor can be | | | | Step 10: |
| selected as preferred. There are variations available | | | | Finally, the BBQ chicken is ready. It can be served |
| from lemon pepper to teriyaki. If the chicken is | | | | with delicious side dishes like coleslaw, pasta salad, |
| marinated in the fridge, it has to be made sure that it | | | | potato salads, baked beans and biscuits. |